Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Enk

dermatology and venereology, dermatological oncology, allergology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
94%	36 years	9.9/10	$$$$	442	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Heidelberg

Health facility

University Hospital Heidelberg

Medical unit

Department of dermatology and skin oncology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Enk is a highly experienced and accomplished dermatologist and venereologist with 35 years of experience. He works at the Department of Dermatology and Skin Oncology at the University Hospital Heidelberg in Germany. Dr. Enk has an impressive CV, including a doctorate in dermatology and additional qualifications in the field of allergology. He has held various prestigious positions, such as full professor and chairman of dermatology departments at different universities. Dr. Enk's career also highlights his contributions to scientific research, with 442 published scientific publications. His research focuses on dermatological oncology and dermatology, which showcases his expertise and dedication to advancing the field. This expertise is further supported by his memberships in prestigious societies, such as the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, and his roles as president of the European Society for Dermatology Research and the International Society for Investigative Dermatology. With his vast experience, impressive credentials, and extensive research contributions, Prof. Dr. Alexander Enk is recognized as a leading dermatologist. His expertise in dermatology and venereology, dermatological oncology, and allergology makes him highly skilled in diagnosing and treating various skin conditions. Dr. Enk's commitment to advancing the field through research and his numerous achievements in scientific societies further demonstrate his excellence as a dermatologist.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1982-1988 Studied human medicine at the Wilhelm University of Westphalia
1984-1988 Doctorate, Department of dermatology at the University of Muenster: "Production of IFNγ by epidermal Langerhans cells after stimulation"
1990 Obtaining a license for medical practice
1990-1992 Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda
1993 Obtaining specialization in the skin and venereal diseases
1994 Received additional qualification in the field of allergology
1995 Habilitation and teaching license in dermatology and venereology at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz: "Early molecular changes in the induction phase of allergic contact dermatitis"

Experience

1988 Internship of the Department of dermatology at the University of Muenster (Prof. Dr. E. Macher)
1989-1990 Internship of the Department of dermatology at the University of Mainz (Prof. Dr. J. Knop)
1994-1997 Assistant Doctor, Department of Dermatology, University of Mainz
1997 Senior Consultant at the Department of dermatology at the University of Mainz
1997 C3 Professorship, Senior Physician, Department of Dermatology, University of Mainz
2002 Full Professor and Chairman of the Department of dermatology and venereology, Philipps University Marburg
2003 Full Professor and Chairman of the Department of dermatology and venereology, University Hospital Essen
2004 Full Professor and Chairman, Department of dermatology and skin oncology at the University Hospital Heidelberg

Awards & Memberships

1983-1988 Scholarship Holder of the German National Academic Foundation
1990-1992 Research grant from the German Research Foundation
1992 Best Fellow Award from the National Institutes of Health
1992 Fogarty Scholarship from the National Institutes of Health
1994 Herbert Herxheimer Prize of the German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology
2004 Honorary Member of the Austrian Society for Dermatology and Venereology
2007 Supporting Member of the European Society for Dermatology Research
2009 Honorary Member of the Hungarian Society of Dermatology and Venereology
2009 Member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
2009-2013 Member of the scientific advisory board of the Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research in Muenster
2010-2013 Secretary General and President of the European Society for Dermatology Research
2013 President of the world congress "International Investigative Dermatology"
2013-2015 Secretary General of the German Dermatological Society
2014 Honorary Member of the Japan Society for Investigative Dermatology
2014 President of the International Society for Investigative Dermatology
2016 President of the German Dermatological Society
2017 Corresponding Member of the Swiss Society for Dermatology and Venereology
2017 Honorary Member of the Austrian Society for Dermatology and Venereology
2018 Honorary Member of the Society for Investigative Dermatology
2018 Honorary Member of the French Society of Dermatology